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Quality is worth paying for in 2024: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... five years are overly hawkish in our view. And in an uncertain world, we believe government bonds could periodically attract safe-haven flows." Therefore, it said now is the time to add to high-quality bonds (specifically high-grade government and investment ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... financial services Stephen Jones has confirmed the government remains committed to removing Statements of Advice and the Safe Harbour Steps, as well as accelerating changes to education requirements to meet increased demand for advice. Speaking at the ...

Small, large entity regulation needs balance: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
As small financial institutions buckle under macroeconomic pressures, it is a fine balancing act to ensure that they don't suffer unnecessary regulatory burdens to avoid a similar scenario in the US with the collapse of regional banks, APRA says. ...

SEC sues Kraken exchange again

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... wherever located, that wants to reap the benefits of the US financial system must also play by the rules that keep us all safe from terrorists, foreign adversaries, and crime or face the consequences."

Rest hires policy lead from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
The $75 billion superannuation fund welcomed a head of public policy this week, recruiting from HESTA. Enrico Burgio has moved to Rest from HESTA where he served as senior manager - policy and advocacy since January. Prior to HESTA, he held a series ...

Treasury unveils advice reforms draft legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... policy," she said. What is concerning, however, is that the rationalisation of SoAs (Recommendation 9) and the removal of Safe Harbour Steps from the Best Interests Duty (Recommendation 5) are included in the draft legislation. The recommendation that ...

BlackRock plans to launch Ethereum ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
BlackRock submitted a filing in Delaware to establish an iShares Ethereum Trust last week, while NASDAQ has proposed to list and trade its shares. In June, the $9 trillion asset manager similarly registered a Bitcoin trust, which was closely followed ...

Investor associations to unite

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
Retail investor advocates the Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) and the Australian Investors' Association (AIA) are planning to consolidate next year. The boards of both groups have agreed to the amalgamation, with the AIA to close its organisation ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... likely to require more meaningful interactions between the fund and their members. More informed and timely decisions. In a safe, consumer-first environment," he said. "This is how funds will deliver income to their members for a dignified retirement." ...

Will HNW firms re-enter retail advice?

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... The first tranche of reforms stemming from the QAR will ease regulatory and administrative burdens, such as abolishing the Safe Harbour Steps and Best Interest Duty. "We're really excited by the fact that the new legislation will focus on clients ...